Plus-size male model requirements are generally more relaxed than female requirements. A standard model is typically between 29-34″ in waist size; therefore, a good rule of thumb is anything over 34″ for plus-size modeling.
According to PLUS Model magazine, "In the fashion industry, plus size is identified as sizes 18 and over, or sizes 1X-6X and extended size as 7X and up". The article continues "Susan Barone [...] shared, 'Plus sizes are sizes 14W – 24W. Super sizes and extended sizes are used interchangeably for sizes 26W and above.
An Australian or British Curve model needs to be an AU/UK size 10 or above. An American curve model needs to be a US size 8 or above. It is important to note that there is a range of sizes within the plus size category, and diversity in size is often valued in the industry.
The waist-to-hip ratio remained low amongst mainstream models (0.69) and plus size models (0.74), illustrating that this remains a constant and objective standard of beauty across all body types.
Tess Munster/Holliday is lots of things. She's a mother, a style icon and the keeper of 357,000 Instagram followers. This week, she's celebrating another victory. Holliday was signed to a major modeling contract with MiLk Model Management -- as the "largest" plus-size model they have.
It's commonly reported the average Australian woman wears a size 14-16 and has for many years provided a benchmark for the largest size considered 'normal'.
Female measurements: Plus-size women working in modeling are usually a size 12 and above. Their weight should typically be between 161 and 205 pounds, with a chest size of 41” to 45”.
Waist to hip ratios
Healthy women have ratios of 0.67 to 0.80 while healthy men have 0.80 to 0.95. For attractiveness, ideal for men is 0.90 and female ideal is 0.7 (for Western populations only).
Men should have a waist to hip ratio slightly under a 1.0 - a . 99 according to this study. Women should have a waist to hip ratio under 1.0 - a . 90 or lower.
Actress Marilyn Munroe, models Kate Moss, Kelly Brook and starlet Jessica Alba are all thought to have the perfect body shape that gives them a waist to hip ratio of 0.70.
Victoria's Secret has just signed its first-ever size-14 model. Her name is Ali Tate-Cutler and she will be featured in a collaboration ad campaign with U.K. lingerie brand Bluebella. The move to hire a plus-size model, however, was met with criticism, as some people think that the company is just covering its tracks.
What are plus-size model measurements? Plus-size models are usually a U.S. size 12 and up. Fashionuer reports that a plus-size model's weight should be between 161 and 205 pounds, with a chest size of 41 to 45 inches.
Now, Victoria's Secret is adding a plus-size model to its payroll. Starting this month, size 14 model Ali Tate Cutler will be among the many Angels featured in the Bluebella for Victoria's Secret campaign.
Many believe an hourglass body shape translates to bust-waist-hip measurements of approximately 36-24-36 inches, respectively. The truth is, though, an hourglass-shaped body simply describes roughly equal bust and hip measurements with a significantly narrower waist.
What is considered an “hourglass” body shape? The term “hourglass” is most commonly used when the waist-to-hip ratio, and chest-to-hip ratio, are between 0.6 and 0.8, where the most ideal is one equal to 0.7.
Scientists say the ideal is a tiny 26.5 inches, and these women have just that | Daily Mail Online.
Some researchers have found that the waist–hip ratio is a significant measure of female attractiveness. Women with a 0.7 WHR are usually rated as more attractive by men from various cultures.
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a strong predictor of women's physical attractiveness. The “ideal” value varies, but it is always low relative to men's or the average female WHR.
When shown 'average' or 'plus size' women, though, they experienced 'enhanced psychological health' and higher body satisfaction. 'We found overwhelmingly that there is a clear psychological advantage when the media shows more realistic body types than the traditional thin model,' added Jessica Ridgway.
With an average of 40 looks each, that means around 2,400 models were cast to walk the runway. Milan had 15 curve models last season and 14 for the autumn/winter 2023 collections. So, to recap, just 14 out of 2,400 models were considered curve or plus.